PITTSBURGH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SIGN GALLERY
One of the City of Pittsburgh's unique features is the use of its own sign shop run by the Department of Public Works.  Many of these signs are found on city streets within the city limits.  Most common are the blue street signs located at all intersections.  But for many years, the city used a block font and many relics are still around today, although many are starting to disappear over time.  You can easily locate these signs with the marking of 'PGH DPW' at the bottom of each sign.  If you are able to capture an image of any of the older Pittsburgh Department of Public Works signs and would like to contribute them to this site, please e-mail me.
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Leaving City of Pittsburgh Sign at City of Pittsburgh/ Scott Township Line near Crafton.  Photo taken by Denny Pine, 2003.  This sign was recently removed by the city.  The sign contained the city crest and the familiar 'PGH DPW' at the bottom.
Overhead guide installed by the Department of Public Works for Washington Blvd. and US 22/30 East on Penn Ave. in East Liberty.  Taken by Alex Nitzman and Andy Field; October 2001.  This style of guide sign was very common at major intersections within the city limits.  Some even used button-copy signage.  There were similar guide signs at PA 51/88 and at PA 51/Liberty Ave. until the late 1990s.
Black on White 'Downtown' Guide Sign located on at.  Photo taken by Denny Pine; 2003.  The old block font and arrow design is clearly demonstrated here.

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    • Page Created: January 4, 2004
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